Jon Kay shared a tragic announcement on BBC Breakfast (Image: BBC)
BBC Breakfast was paused for a heartbreaking update just minutes into the programme. Jon Kay and Sally Nugent returned to the red sofa on Monday (July 27), delivering the day’s top news stories with viewers.
This included the tragic news that two people have been k!lled and several more injured in a shooting at Seattle’s annual food festival, Bite of Seattle
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“Two people have been k!lled and at least five more have been injured after a shooting at a food festival in Seattle. Among the injured is a two-year-old boy after gun shots were heard at the Seattle centre at around six o’clock local time last night,” Jon said.
“The city’s mayor says one person has been taken into custody.”
Assistant chief of Seattle Police, Tyrone Davis, has since confirmed that the shooting has caused three fatalities.
Two victims d!ed at the scene, while a third victim has since d!ed from their injuries after being taken to Harborview Medical Center.
Among those hospitalised are a a two-year-old boy, a 39-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old man, all of whom are in “stable condition”.
Seattle City Mayor Katie Wilson announced that one suspect, who’s identity has not been disclosed, has been detained. Police later confirmed they had launched a search for a second suspect.
